Webinar
(Link will be emailed the day before the event)
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
How to effectively deal with the EEOC (and other government agencies) from a former fed
November 5, 2025, MCHRA Monthly Virtual Meeting
11:45AM CST - 1PM CST
Summary
You know the drill — an EEOC charge lands on your CEO’s desk alleging discrimination, legal is looped in, and suddenly it’s your new top priority (as if you didn’t already have enough on your plate). This session takes a practical and candid look at what really happens once that charge arrives.
Led by a former federal insider, this presentation offers a behind-the-scenes view of how government agencies actually operate, what their priorities are, and how HR professionals can navigate the process more effectively. You’ll learn how to balance your role with theirs, manage responses with confidence, and even handle those uncomfortable moments when you discover your organization may have been in the wrong. The session wraps with insights into current EEOC trends and what they mean for today’s workplaces.
Objectives
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Explain how government agencies, including the EEOC, actually operate and what influences their actions.
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Differentiate between the employer’s responsibilities and the agency’s role during an investigation or charge process.
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Apply strategies to manage agency interactions proactively rather than reactively.
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Identify appropriate actions to take when it becomes clear the organization was in the wrong.
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Here more about current EEO trends.
About the Speaker - Terri Swain
Terri is the founder and Chief Truth Seeker with DecipHR a Fort Worth based, human resources consulting firm specializing in Equal Employment Opportunity investigations, employee relations and interim HR leadership.
The company was founded in 2022 after the sale of her 24 year old company, The HR Consultant in 2021. DecipHR has a nationwide and diverse client base, specializing in solving complex employee relations issues and providing interim HR leadership to growing companies.
Prior to her consulting role, she had Fortune 200 human resource leadership experience in the areas of employee relations, human resource planning, and training and development. Terri began her career in human resources via government compliance as an investigator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
In her spare time, she enjoys a good book, a brisk walk, loud live music and travel to new places.
Follow Terri on LinkedIn
https://www.deciphr.co/
This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Mid Cities HR Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
This program is approved for 1 recertification credit through HRCI.
All online reservations are due by close of business on the Monday before the meeting. Online registration will be closed at that time.
Cancellations & Payments:
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